How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia

2026-10-02 23:00 • ;William Brangham; Madison Staten; Solveig Rennan Sandbulte; Satvi Sunkara; Alexa Gold; Zoie Lambert
Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disease. Could studying these families unlock new ways to predict, treat, or even prevent Alzheimer's and dementia? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker.
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